Hoots and the Boogieman Now Released -- Author Nessa Ann's New Picture Book Relates a Young Owl's Struggle to Overcome His Fear of the Dark

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• Source: Xlibris
• On 6:30 pm EST, Tuesday November 3, 2009

MORGAN CITY, La., Nov. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the release of author Nessa Ann's Hoots and the Boogieman, readers, especially children who have encountered fear at some point in their lives, can now have a reliable and delightful read where they could find an important lesson on how to conquer their fears through the story of Hoots the owl.

In Hoots and the Boogieman, young readers will meet Hoots, a smart and cute little owl born in a small, red barn. He is everything an owl should be except one thing-he is terrified of the dark. "I am afraid that the boogieman will come and get me... he comes every stormy night to steal my light," Hoots insists.

His parents try to appease him, but to no avail. As the weeks pass by, Hoots becomes more terrified, sleeping by candlelight at night and hunting in the light of the day. Other owls begin to notice his quirk and start to tease him and his parents. One day, Hoots decides to run away.

Packing up many candles, he flies over miles of land until he finds a good place to rest and a new friend. Soon after, he begins to fear for his parent's safety and decides to return home, not knowing that he would soon come face to face with his greatest fear.

Is Hoots brave enough to face his own fear? Readers are about to find out.

Enhanced with fascinating illustrations, this picture book will surely amuse and intensify children's inner strength to overcome their own fears. For more information on Hoots and the Boogieman, log on to www.xlibris.com.

               Hoots and the Boogieman * by Nessa Ann
                Publication Date: October 15, 2009
         Picture Book; $21.99; 30 pages; 978-1-4415-6598-3
     Picture Book Hardcover; $31.99; 30 pages; 978-1-4415-6599-0

Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7479. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7876.

For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.

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